In this episode, we (Alicia + Melyse) open up about what finances actually feel like in this season of life — pausing careers, raising kids, and carrying the invisible weight of all those obligations while the bank account balance slowly shrinks.

Spoiler: we are not financial advisors (and honestly, you probably shouldn’t take advice from us anyway). But we do know how heavy and lonely the money stuff can feel when you’re trying to make it all work — and we’re here to say you’re not alone.

We share:

✨ What our current work + income situations actually look like

✨ How we decided (or didn’t) whether we “could afford” to pause

✨ The guilt of spending when you’re not earning

✨ How we’ve reframed our value beyond a paycheck

✨ Some questionable-but-fun money hacks we actually use (hello, price matching and thrifting)

If you’ve ever felt uncomfortable, guilty, or just confused about your finances in the messy middle of motherhood and career transition — come sit with us in it.

We don’t have the answers, but we’ve got the commiseration.

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📌 Links & Resources Mentioned:

    •    Flipp App for price-matching groceries

    •    Overdrive for free e-books from the Ottawa Public Library: Don’t forget to check your city’s e-book offerings if you’re not in Ottawa!

    •    Book recommendation: The Power Pause by Neha Ruch (reframing your value in and out of work)

    •    Canada Strong Pass for free or discounted museum admissions

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